The Palestine Community Theatre is holding auditions for “The 39 Steps”
Open auditions being held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10 AM. The auditions are open to all community members and surrounding areas, requiring no prior experience.
“The 39 Steps” is an award-winning theatrical adaptation of John Buchan’s novel and Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film. This fast-paced whodunit is renowned for its non-stop laughs and inventive staging, featuring four actors who masterfully portray over 150 characters. The plot follows the story of Richard Hannay, an ordinary man who gets entangled in a thrilling spy conspiracy after a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. As he flees from the police and pursues the real killers, Hannay encounters plane crashes, train chases, and a plethora of eccentric characters, all brought to life with a blend of physical comedy and clever theatrics.
Texas auditions page.
The production will be performed on October 11-13 and October 18-20, 2024, at the Texas Theatre in Palestine, TX.
Audition Notice: The 39 Steps
When: Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10 AM
Where: Texas Theatre, 213 W. Crawford St., Palestine
Who: Open to everyone in the community and surrounding areas, no prior experience required.
What: The Palestine Community Theatre invites you to audition for “The 39 Steps,” a fast-paced, award-winning whodunit packed with nonstop laughs, over 150 characters (portrayed by 4 actors), an onstage plane crash, and more. Roles available include 4 adult parts and an ensemble that requires significant physical movement.
Performance Dates: October 11-13 and October 18-20, 2024
Audition Preparation:
- Prepare a 16 to 32-bar selection from a song, preferably in the style of musical theatre.
- Songs do not need to be from the show itself.
- You can bring an mp3 accompaniment on a phone or device, or use a CD. An upright piano is available if you can accompany yourself.
Rehearsal Schedule:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (later as performance dates approach)
- Sundays: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (later as performance dates approach)
- Saturdays: Set aside for set construction and choreography. Once the set and dances are complete, Saturdays will be free.
For more information, contact historic.texas.theatre@gmail.com.
See: https://www.thetexastheater.com/audition-info/